•FG bans interstate movements of COVID-19 patients for treatment•Task force to recommend review of lockdown to BuhariChuks Okocha, Olawale Ajimotokan, Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja, John Shiklam in Kaduna, Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano and Martins Ifijeh in Lagos
It also said it was awaiting the results of the investigation being carried out by the Federal Ministry of Health, the Kano State chief epidemiologist, officials of Kano Public Health Department and those of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on the deaths being recorded in Kano State to know what further steps to take to curb the situation.
“Governors unanimously agreed to the implementation of an interstate lockdown in the country over the next two weeks to mitigate the spread of the virus from state to state. Only essential services will be permitted.” The governors also conveyed their condolences to President Muhammadu Buhari and the people of Borno State on the passing away of the Chief of Staff to the president, Mallam Abba Kyari.Also yesterday, the federal government announced a ban on the movement of COVID-19 patients to other states for treatment.
He warned that a violation of the directive would result in the cancellation of the operating licences of the offenders. According to him, the federal government has stepped in to assist the state health officials to unravel the cause of the deaths. He added that if those with the typical symptoms report early for testing and treatment or quarantine, their chances of full recovery are high.
It said: “As at 11:25 pm on April 22, there are 873 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. 197 have been discharged with 28 deaths. Onyeama said Nigerians forced to return home as a result of the pandemic would solely cater for their wellbeing because the federal government lacked the financial resources to do so.
El-Rufai on 28 March 28, had announced that he tested positive for the virus and had proceeded into isolation.
From when ?
Wike was ahead of them and it helped Rivers state drastically.
All the Nig govs are thiefs. If u want a total lockdown is very possible, settle your workers and let fed Govt also settle theirs by doing that lockdown will be effective. Stop punishing ppl for offense they didn't commit. No more lockdown, if all of us die let us diw